Reviewers Liked
- Phenomenal WiFi 6 performance and coverage
- Great 802.11n coverage
- Tri-band operation
Reviewers Didn't Like
- No USB ports for printer or storage sharing
- Very expensive
- Large
- 90-day support policy
Netgear Orbi Wifi 6 AX6000 (RBK852)
83
8.6
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By Tom's Guide
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The Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852) brings the leading mesh networking kits into Wi-Fi 6 territory, pushing a strong signal throughout a digital home and adding an extra layer of security. It remains one of the most expensive mesh routing products, but it's worth every penny.
By KitGuru
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The NETGEAR Orbi AX6000 showcases the performance and coverage you can get with WiFi 6, and is recommended if you want to future proof your mesh WiFi.
By TechRadar
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It's early days for the new Wi-Fi 6 standard, so the Orbi WiFi 6 isn't an essential purchase right now ‘ – especially at this price. But if you're looking to upgrade an existing router and need a fast, reliable mesh Wi-Fi system for your country mansion...
By goodhousekeeping.co.uk
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While this mesh wi-fi network is expensive, it did a great job at extending the reach of our internet access. The chances are that you won't find many wi-fi 6 capable devices yet, but that said, it's a great way to future-proof your home's wi-fi...
By Expert Reviews
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The Orbi WiFi 6 delivers exactly what it promises. It's faster than any 802.11ac extender system, and its mesh design enables it to project a strong signal into places that a standalone router might struggle to reach.The catch, such as is, is that it's...
By zdnet.com
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Netgear hit the ground running with its new range of Nighthawk routers last year, making it one of the first manufacturers to adopt the new WiFi 6 standard (a.k.a. 802.11ax ). The company has now extended WiFi 6 support to its Orbi range of mesh...
By CNET France
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C'est plus que ce dont la plupart des gens ont besoin, mais l'Orbi 6 de Netgear s'est montré carrément impressionnant lors de nos tests de...
By Le Journal du Geek
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Au final, Netgear nous fait ici une très bonne surprise, avec un ensemble base-satellite Wifi6 Mesh de haute volée qui de plus se trouvent être très sympa visuellement. La portée, comme le débit, est au rendez-vous, et jamais nous n'avions mesuré de...
By Hardwareluxx
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Wenn ein zentral aufgestellter Router nicht ausreicht, dann muss es eben eine Erweiterung mittels zusätzlicher Zugangspunkte sein. In einer Wohnung oder einem Haus ohne bestehende Netzwerkverkabelung bieten sich Mesh-Lösungen an, die den Vorteil haben,...
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